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Job description

Job Role: Short Breaks Project Worker Location: Western Health and Social Care Trust Area Northern Sector Salary: £28525 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week 30 hours direct contact with families and 7 hours administration.

Responsibilities

• The Project worker will work to enable young people to access a range of fun activities within their own home or their local area on a one to one basis.
• It may be attending a local youth club, educational play such as arts and crafts or supporting the young people in sporting or other social/leisure activities.
• The Project Worker will provide personal care and transport to young people where necessary, and this may include some manual handling tasks.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• RQF/NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Health & Social Care or 5 GCSEs A-C including English or equivalent qualification in relevant field.
• Minimum of 6 months’ paid experience in a caring role providing direct care and support to individuals.
• Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams and Zoom.
• Ability to work independently with good organisational, communication & interpersonal skills.
• Hold a full current driving licence valid for use in the UK and have access to a vehicle. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.